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Han Zheng Meets US Track-Two Dialogue Delegation: Separating Signal from Substance for Investors

Information date: 17 September 2026 — Chinese state media reported that Han Zheng met with the US delegation to the China-US high-level track-two dialogue. Track-two channels bring together former officials, academics an

China’s Fourth National Agricultural Census: What the State Council Notice Changes for Agri-Food Planning

Information date: 17 September 2026 — The State Council has issued a notice on conducting China's fourth national agricultural census. The census collects data on agricultural production, land use and farm operating enti

Case Notes: Business Scope, Registered Capital and the Foreign-Invested Business Licence

Information date: 17 September 2026 — A Chinese business licence records the company name, registered domicile, legal representative, registered capital, business scope and operating term. A foreign-invested enterprise a

Corporate Bank Account in China: A Practical Document and Timeline Tool for Foreign Investors

Information date: 17 September 2026 — Opening an onshore corporate renminbi account requires a valid business licence plus company seals, identity documents for the legal representative and authorised signatories, eviden

Cross-Border E-Commerce or Physical Stores? Comparing Two China Retail Entry Routes for Foreign Brands

Information date: 17 September 2026 — There are two distinct consumer retail entry routes. Cross-border e-commerce runs through customs-supervised pilot channels, with goods shipped from overseas bonded warehouses or by

China Medical Device Market Entry: A Practical NMPA Registration Guide for Foreign Manufacturers

Information date: 17 September 2026 — Medical devices in China are managed by risk class: lower-risk products follow a filing route while higher-risk products require registration approval before sale. A foreign manufact